Zhang Yu was prepared, knowing this year’s financial report wouldn’t look good, but he didn’t expect it to be this bad.
Upon seeing this data, Zhang Yu could only say that it was a disaster. Luckily, he didn’t have high expectations for the Zhang Group’s dividends, otherwise, with this data, it feels like the Zhang’s are on the brink of collapse.
Sigh, it’s fortunate that Harbor City University’s Spring Festival holiday lasts five days, including New Year’s Eve, so right after the last class before the holiday, Zhang Yu and Zhang Lin rushed to the airport, "We have to be back by the morning of the fourth day of the lunar month."
If possible, Zhang Yu really didn’t want to rush around, but there was no choice. Not going back would make the old man very unhappy.
By the ti Zhang Yu left the airport, it was almost midnight. Thankfully, ho was already notified before departure, and when they ca out with their luggage, the car arranged by the family was already parked at the airport entrance.
She expected it to be quiet when she got ho but was surprised by the lively atmosphere.
When she entered, she found out that since Zhang Group started the holiday, Zhang Hujuan’s family, Zhang Jiang’s family, and Zhang Hai’s family all returned to the old mansion.
How could the old mansion not be lively? Zhang Yutong had just gotten so fruit from the kitchen, and upon coming out, she saw Zhang Yu.
She always knew this girl was good-looking since her parents were both attractive and talented, but after they passed away, the girl beca timid, giving an impression of being petty.
Unexpectedly, after just staying in Harbor City for a few months, Zhang Yutong almost didn’t recognize her; the girl’s change was quite drastic.
Especially since this girl was dressed in designer clothes, and was carrying a bag worth several thousand — don’t ask why she knows; it was because Zhang Yingkai bought one for his girlfriend.
She didn’t expect this little girl Zhang Yu to be carrying such a bag too. "Little Yu is back." Despite her dissatisfaction with Zhang Yu, Zhang Yutong still greeted her.
"Hello, little aunt," Zhang Yu politely greeted Zhang Yutong.
Upon hearing the noise, Zhang Jiang peeked from the upstairs lounge, "Little Yu, you’re back, just co up for a chat."
"Chatting, not resting," Zhang Yu said this while stepping upstairs, knowing Zhang Lin would be staying at a hotel for the next few days to get so rest.
Zhang Yu knew she would feel uncomfortable returning to the old mansion, so it’s better to stay at a hotel for comfort.
Upon going upstairs, she noticed everyone was there except Zhang Yingkai. No need to ask, as a nightclub enthusiast, he’s surely in a bar partying.
She greeted them one by one and then sat down next to Fu Yun.
"Did you go straight to the airport after class?" Zhang Jiang let Zhang Yu sit down and noticed the bodyguard wasn’t in sight, "Where’s your bodyguard?"
"I let her stay at a hotel," Zhang Yu said, while casually grabbing a snack from the coffee table, "There’s a lot of people and no place to stay."
The food on the plane was really average, and her stomach was protesting until now.
Seeing the girl hungry, Zhang Jiang said, "You should have said if you’re hungry."
Arrangents were made for food, "What do you want to eat?"
"Anything," Zhang Yu indicated indifference.
"Eating at this ti, aren’t you worried about getting fat?" Zhang Yutong observed Zhang Yu for a long ti and couldn’t help but speak.
"It’s okay," Zhang Yu knew the comnt was about her weight, "I’ve gained a bit because I’m practicing boxing."
"It will be fine after so ti, besides, I’m young now and have a good tabolism, it digests quickly."
"But little aunt, I haven’t seen you in a few months, and you seem quite haggard," considering it’s the New Year, being peaceful is best, but soone had to stir things up.
Well, why be polite, "I know you control your weight to avoid being too fat,"
"But being too thin doesn’t work either, it makes the face look older."
"Really," Zhang Yu knew Zhang Hai was having so affairs outside, still relatively discreet, but quite a few in the Zhang family knew.
"Little aunt, when you two used to go out, people would say handso man and beautiful woman, but now..." Zhang Yu drank so tea, "If you’re not more careful, people might think you’re siblings."
Heavens have been kind to Zhang Hai, making him look young, tsk tsk, surely Zhang Yutong is anxious inside.
Zhang Yutong didn’t expect this girl’s words to be sharp and speech to be so harsh.
"Little Yu, you..." Zhang Hai disapprovingly looked at Zhang Yu, even though he didn’t have great relations with Zhang Yutong, still it’s his wife, and Zhang Yu’s words were impolite, practically slapping his face.
"Can’t help it, I’ve figured it out, no matter what I do, if soone insists on being hostile towards , I can’t avoid it. The best approach is to confront them."
"This way everyone is comfortable, plus, I’m studying law, my debating skills must be good."
"Little aunt, appearance reflects the mind, I don’t know why you keep targeting , but it’s okay, it just makes you look even more sharp."
"Seriously, take so ti to groom yourself, it’s just a man, it’s unnecessary." Zhang Yu, unceremoniously, belittled Zhang Hai.
Zhang Hai didn’t expect Zhang Yu to implicitly insult him, which infuriated him, but he couldn’t react, which further agitated him.
Left with no choice, he just stood up in anger, "It’s late, I’ll go rest."
Zhang Yutong quickly followed suit, Zhang Jiang humorously rebuked, "You ca back causing such a commotion."
"I didn’t an to, I greeted everyone upon returning, I was hungry and ate sothing, but was judged for being fat, what’s wrong, did I eat her food?"
"By the way, I heard the Zhang family trio got caught, all their money is gone." Zhang Yu recalled receiving the explosive news recently.
Zhang Jiang replied, "Yes, not only are they out of money, they seem to owe Southeast Asia’s underground casinos hundreds."
"Left with no choice, they could only seek help at the embassy," Zhang Jiang knew a gambler in Southeast Asia certainly loses control, but didn’t expect such rapid squandering.
Speaking loudly, Zhang Yu was heard by Zhang Yutong who was rushing back to her room, making her gnash her teeth with resentnt towards her brother’s family.
So much money gone in just a few months, dragging old issues back into public discussion.
These days feel like years to her, imagining how people will criticize her during Spring Festival visits.
Even worse, the fact that Zhang Yu, studying in Harbor City, brought this up, damn it, who gave her the courage.
With clenched fists, Zhang Yutong restrained herself from turning back to face Zhang Yu, knowing if she did, she would lose.
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